World Cup 2010

[heyzeus]

We play the runner up from Group D next, which right now would be Germany. But Group D plays this afternoon.

[MrSaigon]

Who else had to wait for that not to get called back to truly go nuts? Man that was tense but fantastic in the end.

[thrill]

We won the group, so we play whoever finishes second below. I copied this from a guy at nsbb.

Ghana and Australia win: Ghana 1st, Australia 2nd
Ghana and Serbia win: Ghana 1st, Serbia 2nd
Germany and Australia win: Germany 1st, Ghana or Australia (Goal differential) 2nd
Germany and Serbia win: Germany and Serbia advance, goal differential determines place
Ghana ties, Australia wins: Ghana 1st, Germany or Australia (Goal differential) 2nd
Ghana ties, Serbia wins: Serbia 1st, Ghana 2nd
Ghana wins, Serbia ties: Ghana 1st, Serbia 2nd
Germany wins, Serbia ties: Germany 1st, Ghana or Serbia (Goal differential) 2nd

Ghana plays Germany
Australia plays Serbia

Ghana is +1 (2 GF, 1 GA)
Germany is +3 (4 GF, 1 GA)
Serbia is +0 (1 GF, 1 GA)
Australia is -4 (1 GF, 5 GA)

[StL Dan]

Who else had to wait for that not to get called back to truly go nuts? Man that was tense but fantastic in the end.

<raising hand>

[Centreville]

Who else had to wait for that not to get called back to truly go nuts? Man that was tense but fantastic in the end.

<raising hand>

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[lukethedrifter]

We won the group, so we play whoever finishes second below. I copied this from a guy at nsbb.

Ghana and Australia win: Ghana 1st, Australia 2nd
Ghana and Serbia win: Ghana 1st, Serbia 2nd
Germany and Australia win: Germany 1st, Ghana or Australia (Goal differential) 2nd
Germany and Serbia win: Germany and Serbia advance, goal differential determines place
Ghana ties, Australia wins: Ghana 1st, Germany or Australia (Goal differential) 2nd
Ghana ties, Serbia wins: Serbia 1st, Ghana 2nd
Ghana wins, Serbia ties: Ghana 1st, Serbia 2nd
Germany wins, Serbia ties: Germany 1st, Ghana or Serbia (Goal differential) 2nd

Ghana plays Germany
Australia plays Serbia

Ghana is +1 (2 GF, 1 GA)
Germany is +3 (4 GF, 1 GA)
Serbia is +0 (1 GF, 1 GA)
Australia is -4 (1 GF, 5 GA)

You left out if both end in ties, no? Then Germany is out since they lost to Serbia?

[TheoSqua]

Who else had to wait for that not to get called back to truly go nuts? Man that was tense but fantastic in the end.

<raising hand>

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Yep, i was afraid it was gonna be like hockey and the whistle was gonna blow when the American guy ran into their goalie.

[Fat Strat]

Just typed a huge post that I lost when my connection died...

Brief summary:
1) Most intensely agonizing and yet satisfying game in my history of watching sports. Can't think of another situation comparable that I cared about this much. Closest would be some of those matches with the Astros' in the NLCS in, I believe, '04.
2) Donovan is the best soccer player in american history and, I think, is solidifying himself as one of the top midfielders in the world. I poo poo'ed on him after '02 and somewhat in '06, but his play in qualifying, against England, against Slovenia, and now today has pushed him to the top. Elite player; world class. Amazing.

Not going to comment on the awful officiating. Doesn't matter now. Can relax for a couple days before an intense match in the round of 16. Go USA!

[Transmogrified Tiger]

We won the group, so we play whoever finishes second below. I copied this from a guy at nsbb.

Ghana and Australia win: Ghana 1st, Australia 2nd
Ghana and Serbia win: Ghana 1st, Serbia 2nd
Germany and Australia win: Germany 1st, Ghana or Australia (Goal differential) 2nd
Germany and Serbia win: Germany and Serbia advance, goal differential determines place
Ghana ties, Australia wins: Ghana 1st, Germany or Australia (Goal differential) 2nd
Ghana ties, Serbia wins: Serbia 1st, Ghana 2nd
Ghana wins, Serbia ties: Ghana 1st, Serbia 2nd
Germany wins, Serbia ties: Germany 1st, Ghana or Serbia (Goal differential) 2nd

Ghana plays Germany
Australia plays Serbia

Ghana is +1 (2 GF, 1 GA)
Germany is +3 (4 GF, 1 GA)
Serbia is +0 (1 GF, 1 GA)
Australia is -4 (1 GF, 5 GA)

You left out if both end in ties, no? Then Germany is out since they lost to Serbia?

Goal Differential is the first tiebreaker. If both games tie: Ghana 1st, Germany 2nd.

[Michael]

I sent the following email at work. Matt is a brit. Fred is French...

Matt,

Congratulations on your team advancing to the next round. Coming in 2nd is nothing to be ashamed of. I’m sure there are other countries that would happy with that result.

Fred, do you agree?